Kitchen storage ideas for your dream kitchen reno
Are you about to start designing your dream kitchen? Before you set things in stone, it pays to think first about one of the most vital kitchen concepts: storage.
Well-utilised kitchen storage promotes seamless functionality, enabling your kitchen to function like a well-greased baking dish. From leveraging vertical space to incorporating inbuilt cabinetry, our savvy kitchen storage ideas will inspire you to go forth and renovate.
Sliding shelf space
Sliding shelves can be whipped out a moment’s notice and closed with the nudge of a knee, allowing busy home chefs to get on with the task at hand. And with the latest gliding systems ensuring smooth and whisper-quiet roll-outs, this savvy kitchen storage idea is also beautifully functional. Win, win.
Leveraging vertical space
Fervent foodies who value bench space will want to maximise vertical storage with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. Under-utilised spaces above appliances or windows make perfect storage spots for bulky or rarely used items like ice cream makers or slow cookers. Just don’t forget to consider how you’re going to access these high cupboards. A fold-away stool will suffice, though a rolling library ladder in the kitchen provides a fabulous talking point.
Inbuilt cabinetry
Custom inbuilt cabinetry is every passionate foodie’s dream, allowing easy access to small appliances and utensils where you need them most. From corner cupboards that utilise awkward space to pop-up shelves and hidden drawers, bespoke inbuilt cabinetry is one of our best ever kitchen storage ideas. Perfect for home chefs undertaking a full-blown kitchen reno. While you’re at it, you can utilise integrated appliances like your dishwasher and rangehood for a perfectly seamless finish.
Floating shelves
Floating shelves – the very name sounds dreamy and full of possibility. Happily, this most aesthetically pleasing form of kitchen storage is also a smart space-saving idea. Even better? Floating shelves create the illusion of spaciousness, making them a great way to open up a small kitchen. Just remember that there’s nowhere to hide with this kitchen storage idea, so messy home chefs may like to reconsider.
Utilising the space under your sink
Cupboards under the sink are hard to access and usually contain an awkward array of pipes. But that doesn’t mean they can’t double as savvy kitchen storage. Assess the space you have available. Would it work better as a single tall cupboard, filled with difficult-to-store items like vases? Or would it be more practical to insert a shelf and have two smaller cupboards to work with? We suggest you consider storing your cleaning products elsewhere (see below) – constantly bending over to retrieve them won’t do your back any favours.
Storage extras
So you’ve maximised most available storage space in your new kitchen. Now it’s time to think about those final clutter-busting extras. Adding racks near the sink for cleaning products will free up extra space and make them easily accessible, while racks for foodie essentials like oils, vinegars and spices save precious pantry space. Looking to add warmth? A row of pot hooks near the oven are a space-saving kitchen storage idea that doubles as a stylish design feature – perfect for home chefs who relish both charm and practicality.
Once you’ve packed your kitchen with seamless storage ideas, it’s time to apply this space-saving approach to your hard-working appliances.
Space-saving NEFF kitchen appliances
NEFF Slide&Hide
The NEFF Slide&Hide oven door is perfect for small kitchens that need to maximise space-saving measures. The disappearing door enables multiple people to move easily around the kitchen, while better access to the oven cavity allows for flexible cooking – letting you baste and taste that melting lamb shoulder without impediment. The kicker? The retractable oven door is available on all NEFF 60cm ovens, so there’s sure to be an option that’s right for you.’
Integrated and Slideout Rangehoods
Rangehoods are the often forgotten kitchen element that is really an essential. But you’re not pinned down to the bulky rangehoods of days past. NEFF rangehoods include integrated, slideout and even benchtop rangehood solutions that will work perfectly with any kitchen design.
For more kitchen reno inspiration, read our articles on planning the perfect layout and buying your new kitchen appliances.
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About NEFF
NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.
Learn more about NEFF here.
